If you’ve been anxious about the upcoming school year, you’re not alone. Amid a troubling rise in safety-related concerns last school year, many parents across the country are realizing that a traditional classroom setting isn’t where their kids learn best. Some families are seeking alternatives, with many opting for high-quality online programs through K12 to get their kids where they need to be academically, in a way that suits their learning style. Because every student deserves the chance to reach their full potential.

“My older daughter has reached a milestone that I didn't know existed, a milestone much more valuable than rolling, crawling, or walking,” writes Laura Onstot. What milestone is that, you ask? “She found a show to watch while I slept in. For the first time in seven years, my morning was not dictated by the demands of a child. I woke up, on my own, to the sun streaming through my bedroom windows.” This piece is so funny… and it’ll encourage you to teach your kid how to use a remote.